25 Easy And Delicious Sweet Potato Recipes

These recipes span global cuisines and cater to various dietary preferences. From comforting casseroles and hearty soups to indulgent desserts, you’ll find exciting ways to incorporate this nutrient–rich tuber into your meals. This black bean salad with roasted sweet potatoes, corn, green or red bell pepper, creamy avocado, jalapeños, and a cilantro lime dressing is a winner. For example, salads and grain bowls where they add healthy vitamins and fiber. Freeze your leftovers or eat them the day after—the stew is even more flavourful the day after. We tested oil-free, air-fryer, and deep-fried versions so you can choose your favorite. Serve these for game nights, movie nights, or as an appetizer. Sweet potato muffins are delicate, moist, pleasantly sweet, and earthy, thanks to the sweet potatoes. They can be eaten for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet treat after a meal. Serve it as a side dish for the holidays, Thanksgiving, or special occasions in autumn and winter.

8. Lentil quinoa salad

Quinoa lentil salad is an easy, tasty, and protein-rich meal that can be served as a quick lunch, side dish, or healthy dinner. You’ll love the flavors of tender sweet potatoes, brown lentils, and quinoa hugged by a creamy, tangy mustard dressing. It’s an excellent replacement for tuna in a sandwich, to fill a baked sweet potato, or as an appetizer.

10. Sweet potato gnocchi

Our 3-ingredient sweet potato gnocchi is a delicious, comforting, and cozy Italian-inspired dish you’ll want to make every night. Make it with a butter and sage sauce or a creamy mushroom sauce – a guaranteed family favorite. Learn how to use an air fryer to cook this delicious root vegetable, from cubes to sweet potato fries and whole-baked sweet potatoes.

13. Lentil salad

Lentil sweet potato salad is one of our favorite salads due to its meal-prep-friendly nature. It’s nutritious, tasty, and aromatic, thanks to a simple cumin and paprika dressing inspired by Moroccan cuisine. You can have it for lunch or a quick and light dinner or bring it to potlucks and picnics. Drizzle it with chili oil, and serve with toasted or Naan bread to sop up the leftovers.

16. Sweet potato curry

Velvety, tender chunks of sweet potato, nutty chickpeas, and a rich coconut–curry base are a winning flavor combination. You’ll love this sweet potato curry because it’s easy, quick to make, and packs a punch.

17. Microwaved sweet potato

Make a quick quinoa salad, add beans and a dollop of guacamole, and serve on microwaved sweet potato. It’s a quick and wholesome lunch idea and office lunch meal.

18. Sweet potato hash

Black beans, bell pepper, and caramelized sweet potato combine in this sweet potato hash, which pairs perfectly with Mexican toppings. Try it in a breakfast burrito with nachos, served with guacamole, sour cream, and fresh lime.

19. Sweet potato chili

Perfectly spiced, creamy, and meal–prep–friendly, this sweet potato chili with kidney beans is a delicious dinner idea for the whole family. For a wholesome plant-based meal, serve it with corn tortillas, avocado spread, and sour cream. This wholesome casserole is a delicious dessert choice for your holiday table.

21. African peanut stew

We add tender bite-size chunks of sweet potatoes to this peanut stew, which meld beautifully with the peanut butter-based sauce. It’s a rich, flavorful, and nutritious one-pot recipe with peanut butter, tomatoes, chickpeas, aromatic spices, and baby spinach. Vegetables, sweet potato, peas, chickpeas, and coconut milk simmer in an aromatic flavor base until tender and flavorful.

23. Tostadas

Here is how to make a delicious vegetarian tostada spread that you can customize. We use a base of refried beans and toppings such as pico de gallo, roasted sweet potatoes, and guacamole for a colorful dinner idea.

24. Lentil stew

This lentil stew is an easy one-pot recipe that combines lentils with umami-rich mushrooms and tender squash or sweet potato. As it simmers on the stove, it fills the kitchen with the comforting and inviting aromas of herbs and vegetables.

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